1. Contract Invoice Guide
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2. Sections Introduction Creating Contract Invoices Invoice Status
Training & Resources
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3. Introduction
Customer is using Ariba Network to receive invoices electronically.
Contracts will be created and suppliers can access their contracts online using Ariba Network.
Suppliers will submit invoices electronically through Ariba Network.
This document contains the training to create contract invoices using the online web-forms of your Ariba Network account.
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4. Sections Introduction Creating Contract Invoices Invoice Status
Training & Resources
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5. Log into Ariba Network http://supplier.ariba.com
Access the Ariba Network at:
Enter your Username & Password
Select to Create Contract Invoice
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6. Select the Customer
Search for or find your customer in the list and click Next.
Note: The first time suppliers punch in to access contracts for a customer, an error is displayed (similar to the one shown at right). This error occurs the first time while your user profile is being set up by the system. Close the window and try again later and the system should proceed to the contract if your customer has approved your user access. Note: If you continue to get the error after repeated attempts, contact your customer.
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7. Select Contract
Click the select link and then choose the contract to invoice
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8. Enter Initial Invoice Header Information
Enter an invoice Number and date
Depending on your contract the payment terms may or may not be editable
Click Next to proceed to continue.
Note: The Sold To address, if entered, must be a valid customer address. Validate the correct with your customer if you receive an error similar to the one shown here.
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9. Create Invoice Complete Invoice Header
There are options to specify Tax at Header level or Line level.
Select the Tax Category and Tax Rate or. Tax Amount if applicable.
Click remove if tax is not applicable
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10. Add to Header Options
After selecting the option, the section will appear on the invoice form for data entry.
Click the Add to Header drop down and select to add Special Handling, Discount, Comments, or Attachments to your invoice.
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11. Add Items to Invoice
In the Line Items section, click Add Items to select items from your contract to include on your invoice.
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12. Add Contract Items
To select multiple items to add to your invoice, click the check boxes next to the contract items to add and click this Add Item button.
Or, browse and search the list and click Add Item to select only a specific item.
Update the quantity as needed.
Click Done when complete to return to the invoice.
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13. Create Invoice Complete Invoice Data
Click Include check mark to include/exclude items from the invoice. Green=include Gray=exclude
Click Line Item Actions for additional options.
Please note, the unit price and will default to zero. To enter a unit price, click the Change Items button (see next slide).
Enter Shipping Costs at the line level. Only put Shipping Amount in this field.
Click Change Items to add a unit price, edit Item Details and quantity (see next slide).
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14. Create Invoice Change Items
On the Change Items page, view or update item details.
Enter the appropriate amount in the line item. Then click Update Amount.
Click Done when finished to continue.
Click Show Details to see expand and see item details.
Use More or Less links to display more or less item information.
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15. Review and Save Invoice
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16. Review and Submit Invoice
Click PREVIOUS to continue working on your invoice.
Click SAVE any time during invoice creation to save it in Outbox, Drafts and work on it later. Draft invoices are saved for up to 7 days.
Click EXIT to without saving or submitting.
Once your invoice is complete click Next, to proceed to the review page.
Review your invoice for accuracy.
Click SUBMIT to send the invoice to your customer.
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17. Print or Exit Invoice Creation
After you submit the invoice, you have the option to Print or Exit.
Review your invoice for accuracy.
Click SUBMIT to send the invoice to your customer.
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19. Invoice Status & History
Check Invoice Status from the Outbox.
Click on the invoice number link to view it.
For more detailed status, click on the History tab.
History and status comments for the invoice transaction can be used in problem determination for failed or rejected invoices.
You may also receive s with invoice status if you configure your Invoice Notifications on your account.
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21. Training and Resources
Ariba Network Help for Sellers
Seller Account Documentation can be accessed once logged into your account. Click on the Help button from the Home page of your account, then click Product Documentation.
Documentation is found on the Using tab. Click the Administration tab to view Ariba Network Administrator’s documentation. 21
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22. Ariba Network support by Web – Submit Support Ticket
Supplier Support Post Go-Live
Ariba Network support by Web – Submit Support Ticket
Log into your account.
Click the Help link.
Click Contact Support.
Fill out web-form.
Select Category of Issue.
Reference the Service Request # in future correspondence about the issue.
Click Submit.
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23. Who Should You Contact? Supplier Support During Deployment
Ariba Network Registration or Configuration Support
Suppliers may contact for any questions regarding registration, configuration, Supplier Membership Program fees, or general Ariba Network questions.
McGraw-Hill Education Business Process Support
Suppliers may contact the MHE Supplier Enablement team at for MHE business-related questions.
Supplier Support Post Go-Live
Ariba Network Support for Actively Transacting Suppliers
Have your Ariba Network ID (ANID) available. It is located at the top right corner of your account home page
Call the specified number for your region as noted below:
Region
Contact Number
US/Canada Toll Free:
ARIBA ( )
North/South America
Europe, Middle East and Africa
+44 (0)
Asia Pacific